Survival Knife [Archive] - Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums

hip55

02-14-2010, 10:05

I just ordered a black Gerber LMF II Infantry Knife from Amazon for $67.65 with free shipping -

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-01629-Black-Infantry-Knife/dp/B000E3QUB6

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1194/gerberpk.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/gerberpk.jpg/)

Video Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHHOcUqVF80

I also have a nice Winchester folding knife that packs really well.

What do you prefer?

sniper7

02-14-2010, 10:15

I made my own like rambo and wrapped the grip in paracord...useful in an emergency![Coffee]

hip55

02-14-2010, 11:18

I made my own like rambo and wrapped the grip in paracord...useful in an emergency![Coffee]

Rambo knives....

http://www.swordsdirect.com/rambo_knives.html

http://www.swordsdirect.com/rambo-knife-part-1s.jpg

coop68

02-14-2010, 11:45

i carry a kershaw onion 3.5 inch pocket knife every where i go. cause in my mind i dont know when i might need it.

Troublco

02-14-2010, 15:08

I have a GI issue Camillus folding pocket knife (all stainless one, a lot like the old Boy Scout pocket knife) that I carry everywhere with me. I have a Becker Campanion (Pre-Kabar) as well as a Kabar Kukri machete that stay with my BOB, along with a SOG multi tool.

http://www.imsplus.com/index.php?target=products&product_id=30053
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_keywords.html?sortType=skuAs&srch=becker+campanion&SUBMIT2.x=0&SUBMIT2.y=0&SUBMIT2=Search
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KA1249
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SOG60N

I also have a SOG Desert Dagger that I'll throw my bag sometimes. They don't make those anymore, but the Daggert is close.

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SOG26DB

ETA - I picked up one of the new production Gerber Mk II's at the Tanner recently, cheap. I'm not sure yet if I like it better than my Desert Dagger, but I've always wanted one and I sure wasn't going to pay $200+ for any of the ones I've seen for sale lately.

StagLefty

02-14-2010, 15:16

I bought the Gerber LMF ASEK about a year ago from LAPG-great built like a tank knife !! I've since become a huge fan of RAT Cutlery (now ESEE knives). They make some great 3.5" fixed blade knives for EDC. I'm waiting for their new Junglas knife to be released this month. That will give me a good range of different size knives for different usages. The only thing about the Gerber is I wished it hadn't been a combo blade. I prefer good quality plain edges that if kept properly sharpened will do any job you need for it to do. JMHO

chrisguy

02-14-2010, 16:53

...I have a Becker Campanion (Pre-Kabar)...

With the grey epoxy-coated blade and leather sheath, not Kydex?
I have one of those too, serious piece of steel. Could be a touch longer but it's such a hog I call mine "The Buick Skinner".
[Viking]

Where'd I put that?...

SA Friday

02-14-2010, 16:56

If I could only have one, a Gerber LMF. I own a lot of knives and the Gerber LMF is the one I trusted and carried in Iraq.

Leatherman tool and a Wakizashi and you're set.

KevDen2005

02-14-2010, 18:27

Backinblackrifles

02-14-2010, 18:33

I have the t2 tracker and a K-bar but I have a sog Vulcan that is in my pocket all the time.

cowboykjohnson

02-15-2010, 00:13

I carry a Benchmade nitrous striker with me at all times, and keep a Kabar in the pack. I also have some older Western knives made right here in Longmont that keep an edge like nothing I've ever seen.

Ah Pook

02-15-2010, 00:49

R.A.T.

Just 'cause. :D

Hoopty

02-15-2010, 07:19

StagLefty

02-15-2010, 10:27

What's the difference between the LMF Infantry and the LMF ASEK? ASEK is about 50 bucks more on this site, looks to be the same thing though???

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?ttl=Gerber%20LMF%20Fixed%20Blade% 20Knives&srch=eqCATE%20CODEdatarq%3Dgb%26eqKEYWORDdatarq%3D lmf

I don't see any notable difference at that web page picture so I'm not sure.I did get the ASEK model from LAPG for about $68 though.

Ak47Ar15Glock26

02-15-2010, 19:19

i have a Tom Brown Tracker knife my brother bought me for around $200. or you can get a free one when you graduate the wilderness survival school. its also in the movie "The Hunted" with Tommy Lee Jones. only knife i will ever own. google it. http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad161/bobbysjk/knife/knife.jpg

steveperry

02-15-2010, 22:52

I have a SOG Seal Pup which I really like. It is big enough to get the job done and small enough to not be burdensome. I used to have the Gerber LMF, which is a really awesome knife...I just thought it was too big and bulky

I carried a SOG Seal Pup back in my Navy VBSS days in the northern gulf. I absolutely loved that powder coated blade in a marine environment. Every other day or so I would run a stone over the edge to clean it up. Tough as nails too. I swore I was gonna chip the blade, using it to cut metal tamper seals off cargo containers, or snap the blade while prying open corroded sounding tube caps.

KevDen2005

02-16-2010, 00:37

I carried a SOG Seal Pup back in my Navy VBSS days in the northern gulf. I absolutely loved that powder coated blade in a marine environment. Every other day or so I would run a stone over the edge to clean it up. Tough as nails too. I swore I was gonna chip the blade, using it to cut metal tamper seals off cargo containers, or snap the blade while prying open corroded sounding tube caps.

I am certainly glad you mentioned that. I did a lot of looking into knives and really fell onto the Seal Pup. It size, durability, color, off the top of my head are things I looked at. I also have an Air Force Pilot's knife...you know the old school one. It works great for camping and such and I have a great edge on it. It is a cheap way to go if you are on a really tight budget but my thought it is is that it wont last more than one serious survival excursion, hence my carrying of the Pup. I certainly would like to hear more stories about its uses if you have them. I am an army guy so you will have to fill me in on what a VBSS is?

Backinblackrifles

02-16-2010, 11:25

steveperry

02-16-2010, 19:10

I am certainly glad you mentioned that. I did a lot of looking into knives and really fell onto the Seal Pup. It size, durability, color, off the top of my head are things I looked at. I also have an Air Force Pilot's knife...you know the old school one. It works great for camping and such and I have a great edge on it. It is a cheap way to go if you are on a really tight budget but my thought it is is that it wont last more than one serious survival excursion, hence my carrying of the Pup. I certainly would like to hear more stories about its uses if you have them. I am an army guy so you will have to fill me in on what a VBSS is?

VBSS = Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure. Kind of like High Seas Highway Patrol. Following the invasion, we boarded and inspected every merchant vessel entering and exiting Iraqi waters. We looked for contraband coming in, and smuggled goods coming out. A lot of fuel was being smuggled out of the port cities (mostly Al-Faw) and sold on the black market.

As for "Tales of the the SOG Seal Pup", I really only have one story. In addition to boarding vessels, we also provided small boat security for Iraq's two oil terminals, Mina Al Bakir Oil Terminal (now Al Basra Oil Terminal), and Kwahr Al Abot (I may be wrong on the last one). We were tasked with keeping all surface traffic at least two miles away. This included the local fishing dhows (boats). They would always try to cut through the security zone to save fuel while coming in and out of port, and were often towing their nets. They would play dumb when we would come along side and order them away. Our Boarding Officer would tell me to take my knife (since most of the other guys carried multi-tools) and cut their nets. As soon as they saw the Seal Pup in my hand, headed towards their nets, their english improved dramatically. After a few days of that, all I had to do was pull the knife and point to their nets and they got the message.

[/long drawn out story]

ronaldrwl

02-16-2010, 21:18

This is a good thread. I've been wanting to hear some good knife info. Keep it coming.

hurley842002

02-16-2010, 21:35

x3 on the Seal pup, I bought the elite model last spring, and took it on several camping trips, doing everything from cutting cord to chopping branches for firewood. Its still as sharp as the day I got it. The nylon sheath has a nice sized pouch on the front that I keep a firestarter and sharpening stone in. I have been eyeballing the Gerber LMF II tho, may be one of my next purchases.

hip55

02-25-2010, 12:03

Got my Gerber in - very nice knife & sheath combo!

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/8218/img4088.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/img4088.jpg/)

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1849/img4090r.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/img4090r.jpg/)

cbs

03-02-2010, 00:19

I too have some of the very fine Western knifes,they were made to work and the steel is some of the finest I have ever put an edge on. I would have two+a Western hatcet with me if tshtf. hard to find better steel than wats used in a western!!!!!

hip55

04-20-2010, 22:22

knife thread resurrection bump....

TriggerHappy

04-20-2010, 22:38

Tom Brown tracker with kydex sheath.

johngraves2

04-21-2010, 08:01

I always carry my gerber ar 3.0 with me.

and when im out campign and such I have that same gerber LMF II that everyone eles has. I love it, it is a great knife!

wyzardd

04-21-2010, 10:00

I got a Seal Pup and the Gerber LMF ASEK at the same time (I cheaped out and wanted to save $20 by getting the Gerber without the sheath, dumb move on my part. Someday I have to buy one), but ended up giving the SOG to my oldest son (13).
It was so light and the handle felt like cheap Chinese plastic, I figured the thing would shatter if subject to anything rougher than a heavy sneeze. I don't go around intentionally destroying things so I don't know for sure, but now I'm wondering if I underestimated the thing.

StagLefty

04-21-2010, 10:24

Damn-did a search for the sheath for the Gerber LMF and it costs more than I paid for the knife w/sheath. [Mad]

cbrcolt45

04-21-2010, 16:41

Tom Brown tracker with kydex sheath.
got one too, the full size model

wyzardd

04-21-2010, 16:47

Damn-did a search for the sheath for the Gerber LMF and it costs more than I paid for the knife w/sheath. [Mad]
Yup. I sewed together a couple pieces of leather as a sorry excuse for a sheath until I can find one for a reasonable price. I'm still kicking myself for being cheap.

Rust_shackleford

04-22-2010, 13:20

If I could only have one, a Gerber LMF. I own a lot of knives and the Gerber LMF is the one I trusted and carried in Iraq.

Leatherman tool and a Wakizashi and you're set.
Those MREs didn't stand a chance [Stooge]

johngraves2

04-23-2010, 13:11

I know I said the Gerber LMF II, but today i bought the shorter ka-bar, so i would have to say i would want that along as well.

hip55

11-08-2010, 23:17

Looks like Gerber & Bear Grylls have teamed up for a new knif- looks very interesting -

http://bear.gerbergear.com/

ivOvUThMcnM

http://bear.gerbergear.com/assets/images/products/ultimate1.jpg

funkfool

11-09-2010, 10:20

Does Bear cut his finger off with the Ultimate Knife?

hurley842002

11-09-2010, 10:36

Not a bad looking setup, and for a mere $59.99 from Amazon, not a bad price either. May be worth picking one up.

StagLefty

11-09-2010, 10:59

I just can't see half serrated blades. Waste of blade use. Good maintained sharp plain edge in my opinion is hard to beat. [Beer]

Irving

11-09-2010, 11:06

That Bear Grylls knife looks really awesome with that stuff that he has in there.
I have a question about the sharpened back edge of the knife. I have a knife with a sharpened back edge, and I thought it was very cool. However, upon actually using the knife, it seems like it makes it a little more difficult to handle safely. In addition to that, I can still baton wood with it just fine, but my wooden "hammer" has a lot shorter life because of that sharpened rear edge. What is the specific purpose of that? Is it a combat thing?

EDIT: I also wonder about half serrated blades. The serrated section is so short, that it seems like it'd only be useful for cutting ropes and things of similar size.

BigBear

11-09-2010, 11:09

I have a question about the sharpened back edge of the knife. What is the specific purpose of that? Is it a combat thing?

Don't know a specific answer but here are my thoughts:

A back blade that is sharpened creates a cleaner "stabbing" point along with more "styles" (cuts/slashes/etc) to use if you are familiar with knife fighting techniques. However, the sharpened back blade is useless (in my opinion) without the blood lets in the body of the knife.

StagLefty

11-09-2010, 11:15

Sharpened back edges are more for a fighting/combat knife. In my uses such as batonning they can be unsafe. Also local knife laws may make them illegal according to the knife forum I frequent. The short section of serrations take away from the usefulness of a full usable knife edge JMHO. This is my latest all around camp knife set up[Beer]

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab49/StagLefty/Knives/IM000304.jpg

hurley842002

11-09-2010, 11:20

I know of many folks that have zero use for a partial serated blade, and I see where most of them are coming from. Myself however, I really like having the partial seration. There have been times when cutting rope, that I have attempted to cut the rope with the non serated edge, and it literally took a sawing motion several times (probably 5 or more), whereas the same rope with the serated blade, l was able to make one good cut, and was half way through the rope, and another cut and I was all the way through. If there is a possibilty you will be using heavy rope (rock climbing, rappelling etc.), I highly encourage a serated edge.

Irving

11-09-2010, 11:24

StagLefty

11-09-2010, 12:42

Bear, that is exactly what I was thinking about. Stag, I love that knife set up of yours. I need to copy it. Can you get all the components at the same place? What is in that pouch next to the fire stick? Compass?

ESEE Junglas knife (outstanding sheath system)-ESEE firekit(button compass inside cap & cb/jelly packed inside with going gear striker attached)-pouch has altoid tin with fishing gear, band aids,and a few meds-Gerber camp saw ranger banded on sheath. I loved buying my gear before job loss !! [Beer]

Irving

11-09-2010, 14:07

As soon as I get the green light, I'll post an awesome video my friend made for the ESEE competition.

StagLefty

11-09-2010, 14:48

Irving

11-09-2010, 14:54

That big hole in combination with those serrations makes it look like a Cayman.

hurley842002

11-09-2010, 15:59

Here's my answer to that-a Spyderco Dyad:

That's a pretty good answer. My "survival" knife is a Sog Seal pup elite, and although not a very large blade, it has plenty of straight edge for my needs. I haven't owned too many knives that don't have some seration to them. Guess it's just a personal preference thing for most of us.

StagLefty

11-09-2010, 16:23

Guess it's just a personal preference thing for most of us.

Absolutely-no right or wrong [Beer]

Irving

11-09-2010, 21:34

Okay ESEE and R.A.T. fans, check out this video my friend from another forum submitted for the ESEE Major Survival Contest. The idea is to demonstrate as many survival skills as possible using ESEE knives. Here is the video, and here is his official submission with some more explanation. I'm pretty impressed by the quality of the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y92rDaN2vKg&feature=player_embedded
Y92rDaN2vKg&

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8865373&postcount=7

oinco

11-09-2010, 23:14

that video is awesome! I have been lusting after a model 6 as of late......

would like to know who is on the soundtrack- good tune.

Irving

11-09-2010, 23:18

His last video didn't say, but this one says it is Beck.

StagLefty

11-10-2010, 08:22

Awesome video. I need to watch some more of the entries. Great web site for folks looking for knife info and survival stuff. I'm usually on there or here lately.Great no BS warranty on their knives. I know-ESEE kool aid ! [Beer]

argonstrom

11-10-2010, 17:39

http://imgur.com/mkVoG.jpg

SNAFU

11-10-2010, 19:00

Must be the only one to carry a "Swiss Army" knife,the Ranger. As well as a old beat up Benchmade.Both have about 10' of 550 paracord attached,and a flint/steelattached to the Swiss Army.

funkfool

11-10-2010, 19:27

I still have the old KA-BAR (https://www.kabar.com/famous.jsp) Marine knife my pa gave me when I was 10.

StagLefty

11-10-2010, 19:58

I have Swiss Army,Benchmade,and KA-BAR's. All good knives. Ya just can't have enough guns and knives. [Beer]

Irving

11-10-2010, 21:14

I've only appreciated knives from afar until very recently. Until I've actually tried to use a knife to do something, I just had no idea what good qualities of a knife actually were. I'm thankful for this thread. It has shown me that all those crappy display case knives I bought as a tourist as a kid are utter junk. I have one $19 Cold Steel Tanto now that is more useful than all those others put together, and even that knife is crap compared to the stuff in this thread.

gnihcraes

11-10-2010, 21:40

I've always just carried my leatherman. Never had much of a need for a Good Knife. A couple years ago I found a Spyderco on the side of the road near the house here. Looks like it was just lost off a car bumper or something, looks new.

I started carrying it and using it a few weeks back, and it's great to have a high quality knife that is easy access and sharp.

But I had an operator malfunction with it and needless to say it's sharp.

http://www.dcandh.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=879&g2_serialNumber=1

DOH!

Irving

11-10-2010, 21:50

At least it sewed your finger up. Hell of a knife.

SNAFU

11-10-2010, 22:42

I used to shapen knives back in my Unit.
All because some one borrowed my knife to slice up an apple.
Iwarned him it was SHARP,,he had 3 fingers looking like yours there gnihcraes.

And the damn apple was ruined.

Wulf202

11-11-2010, 00:35

K-bar for a big knife. Though I want an ESEE or WETSU's new knife. I've had/own many but my big paws don't like small handles.

EDC is a beat to shit kershaw tanto half serrated that I've carried for over 5 years. When this one finally goes I've got it's twin NIB.

I also carry gerber 600 as often as possible. No swiss army knives anymore since i swore off non locker knifes after winding up with a handful of gnihcraes like fingers.

StagLefty

11-11-2010, 09:44

I was always a folder guy until about a year ago when I discovered all the smaller fixed blades. An old timer told me that "a folder is a broken fixed blade".
Made sense when I thought about it. I still have a ton of folders though especially Spyderco's. [Beer]

Irving

11-11-2010, 09:48

Check out this sheath Stag. I hope they make a smaller version.

http://www.lostmountainironworks.com/Lost_Mountain_Iron_Works/Footlong_J._Holmes.html

StagLefty

11-11-2010, 10:24

Check out this sheath Stag. I hope they make a smaller version.

http://www.lostmountainironworks.com/Lost_Mountain_Iron_Works/Footlong_J._Holmes.html

Yeah been looking at that one for awhile-they actually used to make those sheaths for ESEE until they went their own ways. Esee has some new products that are coming out in the next few weeks. One of them being a knife pack-
http://www.eseeknives.com/rat_pack_kit.htm
I saw your Xmas list about a Gerber LMF II-I have one-good robust knife but edge retention and sharpening is an issue I have with it. [Beer]

hurley842002

11-11-2010, 10:28

The J. Holmes for the really well hung knife. Specs as above on the Footlong just another inch of length without the pills or the exercises.[ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1]

From the link Stuart posted

StagLefty

11-11-2010, 10:32

The J. Holmes for the really well hung knife. Specs as above on the Footlong just another inch of length without the pills or the exercises.[ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1]

From the link Stuart posted

Ultimate knife porn [ROFL1]

hurley842002

11-27-2010, 23:30

Looks like Gerber & Bear Grylls have teamed up for a new knif- looks very interesting -

http://bear.gerbergear.com/

ivOvUThMcnM

http://bear.gerbergear.com/assets/images/products/ultimate1.jpg

Reviving an old portion of this thread. Dicks is now stocking the Bear Grylls knife. Actually looks quite nice in person. If my Seal Pup didn't already fill that niche, i'd be picking it up, but like someone else already said, you can never have too many knives or guns.

StagLefty

11-28-2010, 09:30

There have been some less than good reviews on blade forums on the above knife. Especially on the handle breaking apart. [Coffee]

hurley842002

11-28-2010, 14:02

There have been some less than good reviews on blade forums on the above knife. Especially on the handle breaking apart. [Coffee]

Hmmmmm, guess it may just be another gimmick product, and not actually stand up to what it's marketing ploy would suggest. My Sog will stand up to anything I could throw at it, guess i'll stick with that.

hip55

11-28-2010, 23:04

Reviving an old portion of this thread. Dicks is now stocking the Bear Grylls knife. Actually looks quite nice in person. If my Seal Pup didn't already fill that niche, i'd be picking it up, but like someone else already said, you can never have too many knives or guns.

Did you see the knife in person?

I thought they were not out yet -

Asmodiar

12-01-2010, 22:17

I have a leather handled ka-bar that seems indestructible... for the better part of 18 years :P

Lately though I've been taking a Cold Steel Busman Bowie when I go camping... for about 25 bucks it was well worth it, stays decently sharp and since it was so cheap I don't feel bad about throwing/digging/chopping/splitting/hammering with it... Also would make a decent spear if the need came up.

I took a fairly good sized aspen tree down - well, chopped it up - when a wind storm knocked it down in my back yard with one of cold steels cheep-o kukries... Worst part about that blade is that the grip is murder on your hands, did a fun paracord katana wrap on it and it's pretty nice now... It also came with a terribly off-center sharpening job but was able to fix that with a file while bored in a couple of hours.

Eldorado556

12-02-2010, 20:14

I can never pick just one.

Knives I have known and loved...or hated.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_6564.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_6450.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_6444.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_5956.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_5384.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_5227.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_4711.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_4173.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/IMG_4040.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/27fb7275.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/dc597fc5.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/Khukri/IMG_5309.jpg

Beprepared

12-02-2010, 20:29

WOW! Nice collection.

van7559

12-02-2010, 20:31

talk about a knofe whore! That is a sweet selection of cutlery you have.

Irving

12-02-2010, 21:09

What is the name of the style of the knives in that last picture? I remember my dad having some old knife just like those ones in the picture. It even had that little chunk out of the bottom of the blade just above the handle. What are those for?

02ducky

12-02-2010, 21:19

Oh man nice collection. Those are freaking awesome

Scanker19

12-02-2010, 22:55

Anyone dabble with the Glock Knives? Seem to be cheap enough.

chrisguy

12-03-2010, 10:21

What is the name of the style of the knives in that last picture? ...What are those for?

It's a Kukri (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri).

That is a heck of a collection. [HiFive]

Irving

12-03-2010, 10:27

Thanks Chris.

StagLefty

12-03-2010, 13:05

Anyone dabble with the Glock Knives? Seem to be cheap enough.
Good knives are not cheap but neither do you have to break the bank for a good knife. Good steel,ease of sharpening,and holding an edge are my criteria.
[Beer]

Irving

12-03-2010, 13:15

What website should I visit that has a list of types of steel/carbon steel and their properties?

Irving

12-03-2010, 14:18

Guy on Craigslist selling M-10 Bayonet for $75.

http://denver.craigslist.org/spo/2025976559.html

StagLefty

12-03-2010, 16:35

What website should I visit that has a list of types of steel/carbon steel and their properties?

Join up at http://www.bladeforums.com/ if you have a knife interest. You'll find all you want to know about knives and then some there. [Beer]
Plus all the sub forums like ESEE.

ChunkyMonkey

12-03-2010, 17:49

Guy on Craigslist selling M-10 Bayonet for $75.

http://denver.craigslist.org/spo/2025976559.html

I got mine for $80 brand new... They are going for that much new arent they?? Or the price has changed so much since last year.

Asmodiar

12-04-2010, 00:22

Join up at http://www.bladeforums.com/ if you have a knife interest. You'll find all you want to know about knives and then some there. [Beer]
Plus all the sub forums like ESEE.

http://benchmadegriptilian.com/about.html

Lists a lot/most steel types

Eldorado556

12-04-2010, 17:55

talk about a knofe whore! That is a sweet selection of cutlery you have.

A lot of these photos are older collection shots. I have gone through a lot of knives in the past several years. I have culled the collection recently and now I'm down to the ones I use and like the most.

What is the name of the style of the knives in that last picture? I remember my dad having some old knife just like those ones in the picture. It even had that little chunk out of the bottom of the blade just above the handle. What are those for?

The khukuri is the traditional knife of Nepal. The cutout is called a "cho" It's purpose or symbolism is lost. Even the makers or "kamis" as they are called don't know the true meaning. Some say it represents the hindu symbol of fertility, a cow track, cow horns, etc. Others speculate that it keeps blood on the blade from dripping on to the handle.

The majority of my khuk collection has been passed on. I'm amassing firearms now. [ROFL2]

What website should I visit that has a list of types of steel/carbon steel and their properties?

This is a great link about steels. All the info you need.

http://www.agrussell.com/Articles/a/109/

These are a couple shots of my favorite khuks and knives from Himalayan Imports.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/Khukri/IMG_5009.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/Khukri/IMG_4725.jpg

This giant bowie was made for Andre the Giant. It was insane.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/Khukri/IMG_4649.jpg

One I rehandled with osage orange.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Knives/Khukri/IMG_4557.jpg

My all time favorite.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/ilbruche/Archery/fe52c33d.jpg

henpecked

12-04-2010, 18:12

You know I read somewhere about guys with big knives making up for there sexual inadaquacys..................

just kidding

Irving

12-04-2010, 23:49

Those are really cool pictures. Please tell me you chopped through those logs with one of your knives.

Irving

12-05-2010, 02:23

http://benchmadegriptilian.com/about.html

Lists a lot/most steel types

This is a great link about steels. All the info you need.

http://www.agrussell.com/Articles/a/109/

Thanks guys. I read through one of these links, then went to read the other, only to find out that they are word for word, the exact same information. If the same guy doesn't work for both places, there is a serious plagiarism case here.

Mazin

12-05-2010, 03:13

Eldorado love your collection!!! That first knife can you tell me the maker and where you got it I HAVE TO HAVE ONE!!!!!!

Eldorado556

12-05-2010, 09:47

Those are really cool pictures. Please tell me you chopped through those logs with one of your knives.

Of course. Not using them would be like building rifles and not shooting them, where's the fun in that?

Eldorado love your collection!!! That first knife can you tell me the maker and where you got it I HAVE TO HAVE ONE!!!!!!

If your referring to the large khukuri atop the cut wood it's a Himalayan Imports 22" Bonecutter. Not too many of those around.

ldmaster

01-06-2011, 01:00

I carry a Becker Companion.

http://www.tomarskabars.com/BK-2_INFO.html

Massive, inexpensive and high quality steel. I have a Becker Brute too, and have used both in the backcountry. The brute has a wider back near the rear edge to use for batoning the blade. I'm starting to appreciate the kukri design more and more though. the sheath leaves something to be desired, so I wrapped it in paracord for durability. Hell, I wrap EVERYTHING in paracord.

I just bought a Stryker and it's 5/16 inch steel, just massive.

http://www.tactical-life.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/stryker.jpg

I steer towards heavier knives mostly because I've broken the thinner ones while misusing them. I just dont want some casual misuse to damage my only tool. The Becker Companion I bought for 47 bucks from tomarskabars.com it's a bit more expensive now, but it's a no-frills kinda knife. No fancy finish, no fancy scales (although you can buy some) and a kydex sheath. I'm just a heavy knife guy nowadays. ESEE and the like are good knives, but they are pricey for my tastes.

MONTROSE1911

04-27-2011, 18:01

Just curious to know what everybody thinks is the best survival knife? I use a Gurka Knife, KaBar and a SOG Seal Pup. They have all served well over the years.

What do you use? Pic's would be nice.

Guylee

04-27-2011, 18:10

I love my Seal pup, fantastic knife.

That's the one I take hiking/hunting/fishing. If I found myself in a survival situation it would be my go-to blade.

hurley842002

04-27-2011, 18:39

Well I'm sure Staglefty will be here shortly to show me up (lol), but I will post mine anyway.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/IMG_20110318_184423.jpg

Both knives in the pic are fairly new to me, the smaller one (IZULA) is my daily carry, and the larger one (ESEE4), is my camping/backpacking/survival knife. I have yet to use either of them very hard, but the quality alone leaves me confident, that once I need them, they will be phenomenal. I've also used the Seal Pup Elite in the past, and it's also a great knife.

StagLefty

04-27-2011, 20:02

Well I'm sure Staglefty will be here shortly to show me up (lol), but I will post mine anyway.

Lost all guns and knives in a terrible boating accident over Easter [ROFL1]

2008f450

04-27-2011, 20:21

If I was the kind of person that thought the government couldnt provide all I need I would say a Cold Steel SRK. But Obama will take care of me so I dont need one

KevDen2005

04-27-2011, 23:24

I have a seal pup. I love it. I had an awesome leather sheath made by the guy Rocky Mountain Tanners (Formerly Jerry's Leather). Excellent job. I will post pics later.

StagLefty

04-28-2011, 07:07

I think knives are just like our guns,we'll all have personal favorites. I have Kbar's,Spyderco's,Gerber's, etc. All good knives. I've recently became a huge ESEE fan. Made in the USA,no BS warranty,fair prices,great edge, and easy to sharpen.
Here you go Hurley-try not to drool in your coffee [Beer]

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab49/StagLefty/Knives/ESEEfamily.jpg

KevDen2005

04-28-2011, 08:17

sneakerd

04-28-2011, 14:57

I see people like the seal pup, but it's made in Taiwan, and that's a turn off for me. Is it that good?

hurley842002

04-28-2011, 15:08

I see people like the seal pup, but it's made in Taiwan, and that's a turn off for me. Is it that good?

For around the same price the Seal Pup elite retails for, you can get a 100% USA made ESEE, that IS IMO better than the Sog.

sneakerd

04-28-2011, 15:21

What about the Gerber LMF? Anyone have one of those?

KevDen2005

04-28-2011, 20:04

What about the Gerber LMF? Anyone have one of those?

Had this one. It seemed pretty good. It just seemed to bulky for me and belt carry.

sneakerd

04-28-2011, 21:14

Was it a Gerber LMF II or the older style?

Irving

04-28-2011, 21:40

I've heard from more than one person that the LMF II has trouble holding an edge. Just what I've heard though (from multiple people).

ldmaster

04-28-2011, 21:55

The Companion and the Brute. I believe in tool steel!!!

mcantar18c

04-29-2011, 02:53

The Companion and the Brute. I believe in tool steel!!!

I did too, till I found out how hard to sharpen my D2 Kabar is.

Scrapyard knives are just about as good as it gets IMO. Smaller company cause they don't really make any of the cheap crap people like to buy (your everyday folder). Look up knife destruction tests on youtube, there's a guy that does em. Check out the one for the SEAL and the one for the Scrapyard, a lot of us (including me) have a SEAL/pup so keep in mind how good of a knife it is, then compare it to the Scrapyard. That video is what sold me on them.
FYI the destruction tests, the guy basically cuts shit from softest to toughest and sees how it does (starts with a piece of fruit, ends with steel plate or concrete), tests how well they chop, pry, chisel, etc. till he breaks it.

StagLefty

04-29-2011, 08:15

What about the Gerber LMF? Anyone have one of those?

It's a beast of a knife and hard to sharpen and keep an edge. I bought one before I started with ESEE's. JMHO [Beer]

sneakerd

04-29-2011, 13:54

Are you guys with the Seal Pups happy with the Taiwan steel? I see the early ones can be had at a premium, and they were made in Seki City.

StagLefty

04-29-2011, 15:04

Are you guys with the Seal Pups happy with the Taiwan steel? I see the early ones can be had at a premium, and they were made in Seki City.

I can't speak on Seal Pups but if I remember correctly some Spyderco blades used to be stamped Seki City and seemed to be a good blade. [Beer]

sneakerd

04-29-2011, 15:18

I did watch some of those Utube vids on these various knives- they can be helpful but- there are many that love the CS SRK- even though the handle comes loose after a while. That would drive me nuts.

mcantar18c

04-29-2011, 16:27

Are you guys with the Seal Pups happy with the Taiwan steel? I see the early ones can be had at a premium, and they were made in Seki City.

Mine is an early one from Seki.... never really realized it was special till now.

2008f450

04-29-2011, 16:48

Seki city is in Japan and known for making really good knives. I have several, they hold an edge wonderfully and take some pretty rough use. As far as Cols Steel SRKs loosing the handle. I have 2 and havent had the problem. 1 of them gets used pretty hard ona regular basis. Maybe I have been lucky.

sneakerd

04-29-2011, 16:51

I also found Scrapyard Knives on the internet, looks like some cool, high quality stuff fairly priced.

sneakerd

04-29-2011, 17:17

Fairly priced -IF- the prices on their site are current. I checked ebay and there are 2 "SOD" knives posted for sale at twice the price shown at the Scrapyard site.

sneakerd

04-29-2011, 21:00

Ouch. Customer service at Scrapyard leaves something to be desired. Their website shows quite a few knives for sale, types, prices, etc. Remember these are not $400 and up customs, these are basically $100 and some change knives. When I inquired via email as to the availability of a knife shown and to verify price- I was told the following virtually word for word- we put a few knives up on the order page for 4-8 weeks, when they're gone we take them down and they may never be available again. We only have blah and blah avail at this time. Thank you.
Have a nice day Scrapyard and goodbye. (from me)

ray1970

04-29-2011, 21:10

[Worth]

sneakerd

04-29-2011, 21:24

That's your opinion. I'm pretty sure most of the folks posting on this subject know what whatever knife they're talking about looks like.

ray1970

04-29-2011, 23:38

That's your opinion. I'm pretty sure most of the folks posting on this subject know what whatever knife they're talking about looks like.

Alright, I didn't necessarily mean this thread was "useless".... just thought it would be nice to see some pictures. Just like the original poster requested.
[Beer]

Irving

04-30-2011, 00:25

What's the big deal about the response? Not sure I'm following.

mcantar18c

04-30-2011, 02:29

Alright, I didn't necessarily mean this thread was "useless".... just thought it would be nice to see some pictures. Just like the original poster requested.
[Beer]

Here ya go.
Top: SOG SEAL Pup, early version with "SEKI-JAPAN" blade stamp. Tip has been broken and reground, sharpened more times than I can count, also sharpened an edge along an inch or so on top.
Middle: Ka-Bar D2 Extreme, this is the tool steel one. Tip has been broken and reground (missing about 1"), butt broken off, also sharpened the top curve.
Bottom: CRKT M16-14SFG, has lost teeth on serrations since that pic.

I treat my knives more as tools than simply blades. They see as much time prying, hammering, etc. as they do cutting [Tooth]

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5958/img1592b.jpg

StagLefty

04-30-2011, 09:34

I have more damn pocket knives with broken tips !!! When I saw the HEST(bottom knife) for me that was the answer for a fixed blade work knife. It has held up really well with that prybar addition.

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab49/StagLefty/Knives/IzulaHEST.jpg

Irving

04-30-2011, 11:15

I want the H.E.S.T. for my birthday.

StagLefty

04-30-2011, 16:29

I want the H.E.S.T. for my birthday.

May be getting hard to find-I don't believe they're in production anymore ?
DPX and ESEE split and then DPX went maniacal and I don't know if they're around anymore ? Seems like this dealer may have found some but he says they are no longer available and stock will run out. [Beer]

http://www.the-knife-connection.com/esee-hest.html

Irving

04-30-2011, 16:40

What am I going to doooooo????!!!

That makes me upset.

EDIT: There aren't any on Amazon.

sneakerd

04-30-2011, 17:58

Hey man, I swear I saw a few for sale on ebay. I'm looking seriously at a camel tan RC-4.[Weight]

Zombie Steve

05-06-2011, 08:55

I have a Seal 2000 knife that sits in a box. I'm sure it's tough, but just too damn big for me to see any practical use. The Seal Pup, on the other hand is a good all-rounder in terms of size, price and quality. I was given a LMF II, and it's a good beefy knife, and something I would consider a "survival" knife, but definitely not something I'd take hunting (the seal pup I'd consider). Too clumsy for me.

I have a Boker Integral Hunter that's probably my favorite, but also three times the price as the others...

http://davesknifeworld.com/productimages/b/B-585HH.jpg

You certainly don't need to spend that much to get a serviceable knife, and it's not a Randall, but they are very good quality.

CMP_5.56

05-07-2011, 12:31

CMP_5.56

05-07-2011, 12:57

This is the one I carry the most for camping, fishing, hunting, pretty much anywhere out side the city. Ontario TAK, holds a good edge, takes a beating. I like the WERE knives and plan on getting more than I should.

http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss133/BoundForCory/1304794546-picsay.jpg

StagLefty

05-07-2011, 16:38

I have a couple Ontario RAT knives and a tak II. Do you think ESSEE are better quality than the original RAT knives?

Ontario knives are good and so is the Tak II. The difference with the ESEE knives is the heat treatment by Rowan that has really improved the quality,plus the sheaths that come with them. This was the main reason for the split between Jeff Randall and Ontario. JMHO [Beer]

chunga

05-08-2011, 00:34

I have a lot of knives.
For a survival knife my 2 favorites are an Ontario Navy Survival knife 499 that I pu at a hardware /surplus store in Wyoming in 1978 for $8.
The other is a Buck Nighthawk

CMP_5.56

05-08-2011, 02:11

Ontario knives are good and so is the Tak II. The difference with the ESEE knives is the heat treatment by Rowan that has really improved the quality,plus the sheaths that come with them. This was the main reason for the split between Jeff Randall and Ontario. JMHO [Beer]

I noticed the sheath quality for sure. I want to pick up an ESEE 6 with the clip point sharpened back edgeand the coyote sheath and OD molle backer and pouch, An ESEE 4 in desert tan and an Izula in OD.

The six for a fighter, the 4 for outdoor carry and the izula for EDC.